Worship
Epworth continues to gather exclusively online for worship, with videos premiering on Facebook, YouTube and this page every Sunday at 10 a.m.
Order of Service (Bulletin) - February 28, 2021
ENTERING THE STORY
Gathering Music: “But Who May Abide” Handel's Messiah - Charles Lynch
Entering the Story - Rev. Kristin Stoneking & Annette Cayot
Prayer of Confession - Sharon Strachan
Assurance of Pardon - Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Opening Hymn: "Inspired by Love and Anger” - Rev. Jerry Asheim & Carole Klokkevold
GETTING PERSPECTIVE
Scripture Reading: Mark 11:12-25 - Brit Toven-Lindsey
Children's Message - Susan Jardin
Anthem: “If I Had My Way" by Rev. Gary Davis - Judy Kriege
Dwelling in the Story: "Cleansing of the Temple" by Pieter Aertsen - Katie Johnson
Message: “The Temple: Risking Righteous Anger” - Rev. Kristin Stoneking
ZOOMING IN
Hymn of Response: "No Hiding Place Down There" - Judy Kriege
Call for Prayer - Orion Lacey
Special Music: “Turn Your Eyes Upon Jesus" UM Hymnal #349 - Rev. Jerry Asheim & Cathryn Bruno
The Prayer Jesus Taught (Lord's Prayer) - Sharon Strachan
Offerings and Opportunities - Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Offertory Music: “Let Justice Roll" - Rev. Jerry Asheim & Carole Klokkevold
ENTERING THE WORLD'S STORY
Prayer of Dedication - Orion Lacey
Closing Hymn: “What Does the Lord Require of You” arr. Mark Miller - recorded in worship 2/23/2020
Benediction - Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Postlude: “Fantasia & Fugue in C minor" JS Bach - Rev. Jerry Asheim
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SPECIAL THANKS TO:
Preacher: Rev. Kristin Stoneking
Contributors: Rev. Jerry Asheim, Cathryn Bruno, Annette Cayot, Susan Jardin, Katie Johnson, Carole Klokkevold, Judy Kriege, Orion Lacey, Charles Lynch, Sharon Strachan, Brit Toven-Lindsey Video producer: Tai Jokela
Podcast producer: Ethan Toven-Lindsey
Livestream producer: Merrie Bunt
Virtual Coffee Hour & What's Your Story
Immediately following online worship, everyone is invited to virtual coffee hour: https://bit.ly/EUMC228
Credits
Liturgy and Design © 2019 worshipdesignstudio.com, adapted by permission.
Prayer of Dedication © 2021 enfleshed
Hymns reprinted/streamed with permission under ONE LICENSE # A-733809. All rights reserved.
Art in "Entering the Story"
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Cleansing of the Temple - 6th century illuminated manuscript, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. [retrieved February 26, 2021]. Original source:
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JESUS MAFA. Jesus drives out the merchants, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. [retrieved February 24, 2021]. Original source: (contact page:
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Aertsen, Pieter. Cleansing of the Temple, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. [retrieved February 24, 2021]. Original source:
Art in "Dwelling in the Story"
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Aertsen, Pieter. Cleansing of the Temple, from Art in the Christian Tradition, a project of the Vanderbilt Divinity Library, Nashville, TN. [retrieved February 24, 2021]. Original source: